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April 2, 2009
The Honorable David Obey, Chairman The Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking Member
Committee on Appropriations Committee on Appropriations
H-218, The Capitol H,218, The Capitol
Washington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20515
[hereby certify that this request will be made publicly available on my official website as
required by Chairman Obey's new Committee policy that only posted requests will be
considered.
Consistent with the Republican Leadership's policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to
the best of my knowledge thi s request: 1) is not directed to an entity or prof,'Tam that will be
named for a sitting Member of Congress; 2) is not intended to be used by an entity to
secure funds for other entities unless the use of funding is consistent with the specified
purpose of the earmark; and 3) meets or exceeds all statutory requirements for matching
funds where applicable. I further certify that should thi s request be included in the bill, I
will place a statement in the Congressional Record describing how the funds will be spent
and justifYing the use of federal taxpayer funds.
Sincerely,
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Gregg Harper
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Member of Congress